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compressed nerve, is related to diabetic?

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momtaz

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Hello guys,

I was diagnosed with DM type 2, since almost 7 years ago,
most of checking blood sugar levels around 115 - 120 average, this is in checking once or twice per week,
recently, few months ago, got inflammation and pain in my full left arm, starting from the shoulder till the palm of the hand,
finally was diagnosed as "compressed nerve" and was recommended to take physical therapy course to decompress the nerve, and taking Lyrica 75 mg. once a day at bed time,
was going for this treatment almost 2 months, but still often feel some pain, but the inflammatory sensation gone since the 3rd session of therapy,
As i am taking the diabetes medication, 1 GLIZIDE 5 mg before breakfast, then 1 mitformin 500 mg after breakfast, and again 2 mitformin 500 mg after dinner,

in my last visit to see the Dr. warned me if the compression did not improved, that may go for surgery,, something scary really?
is this related to diabetic ? or worsen it? any alternatives to speed up the recovery of this compressed nerved?
your soonest feedback , or shared ideas, experienced will be highly appreciated,
Kind regards,
 
I have something similar but mine is a cold feeling in my right buttock - Nurse wasnt in the slightest bit interested and said it was probably sciatica and nothing to do with diabetes. Even though when I searched the results on Google it stated it was likely to be due to Neuropathy.
In any event GOOD LUCK!!
Have you tried heat and cold packs??
 
Hi and welcome to the forum. It does not sound diabetes related to me but I am not a doctor. I would think a specialist would be the one to give you a solid answer. I do know inflammation and diabetes seem to go hand in hand but I could not tell you the details or what causes what. I am sorry I could not be of more help but I don't think anyone one the forum could give you a definitive answer even if we were allowed.
 
If you have a compressed nerve it's extremely unlikely to have anything to do with Diabetes. Obviously you should speak to a specialist, but in terms of diabetes, you will always recover more quickly from surgery or ailments by trying to keep your blood glucose level as normal as possible.
 
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